Biology Major

Shawnee State has three outstanding degrees in biology that prepares its graduates
for careers in science, as well as providing a strong preparation for students interested
in graduate or professional schools.

The BS Biology (Biomedical Sciences) degree prepares its graduates for careers in the sciences, as well as providing a
strong preparation for students interested in medical or professional schools.

In the last two years:

65% of Shawnee State’s Biology (biomedical) graduates ended up attending either medical,
veterinarian, or some other professional school.

Of the remaining graduates:

18% entered directly into the workforce

6% went to graduate school

6% pursued a second baccalaureate program.

Shawnee State's BS Biology (General) degree is designed for students interested in a broad intellectual foundation in
life science. Students completing this degree are prepared for careers or graduate
programs in a broad range of biologically related areas.

Since 2012:

79% of our program graduates have directly entered the workforce, with such careers
as:

Epidemiologist

Microbiologist

Ecologist

14% have been admitted into graduate (MS and Ph.D.) programs

Our BS Natural Sciences with a concentration in biology degree provides students with both a depth in biology and a breadth in the Natural
Sciences. As part of the program, students take 27 hours of biology coursework and
24 hours of courses in chemistry, geology, physics, and mathematics.

Since 2012:

54% of our program graduates have directly entered the workforce, with such careers
as:

Industrial Hygienist

Radiation Technician

Lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control Technician

13% have been accepted into graduate (MS and Ph.D.) programs

17% have been accepted into professional school programs, such as:

MS Occupational Therapy

MS Physician Assistant Studies

Shawnee State faculty members offer research opportunities for every student enrolled
in our program, and work one-on-one with them in several dedicated research lab spaces.

Nine highly-qualified faculty members. Eight with Ph.D.'s in biology, one with an
M.S. in biology.